Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recognized the retroactive application of United States v. Windsor. In Schuett v. FedEx Corporation, plaintiff and her long-time same-sex partner, Lesly Taboada-Hall were married in a civil […]

Recently, the DOL released proposed amendments to the current procedural rules for employees claiming disability benefits under an ERISA plan. The proposed rules enhance existing procedures, mirror the procedural protections for claimants contained in the PHS 2719 Final Rule, and […]

As employers and other coverage providers are already aware, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) will require that certain information be reported regarding the coverage employers offer or the coverage that is provided to individuals starting in early 2016. The applicable […]